Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Evening in Jeffersonville on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Clinton, IN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
165 mi
266 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, IN
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Clinton, IN
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Clinton, IN covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Gospel Street, US 150, West State Road 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on North Gospel Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.5 miles from Jeffersonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Clinton, IN covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Gospel Street is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 165 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 137
Toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati,...
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 64; US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 150
Take the exit onto US 150 toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
6
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
154.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
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North Clinton Street
Turn right onto North Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jeffersonville, IN and Clinton, IN, road signs point toward Paoli and Spencer.
Paoli
11 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 150
Spencer
95.9 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gospel Street | 41.4 mi | 51m |
| US 150 | 37.7 mi | 46m |
| West State Road 46 | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| SR 42 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| I 64 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| State Road 46 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| US 41 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| I 69 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
North Gospel Street
— 41.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Clinton, IN.
1
Start on Watt Street
257 ft
·
13 sec
·
Watt Street
2
Turn right onto East Court Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
6th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 137
Toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 64
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 150
38 mi
·
46 min
·
US 150
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
10
Turn left onto US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Gospel Street
12
Continue on SR 37
41 mi
·
51 min
·
North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 69
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
15
Merge onto SR 45; SR 46
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 45; SR 46
16
Turn slight right onto SR 46
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Merge onto SR 46
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Temperance Street
18
Continue on SR 46
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Road 46
19
Continue on SR 46
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Morgan Street
20
Turn right onto SR 46
20 mi
·
29 min
·
West State Road 46
21
Turn right onto SR 59
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 59
22
Turn left onto SR 42
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 42
23
Enter roundabout onto SR 42
133 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 42
24
Continue on SR 42
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 42
25
Turn right onto US 40; SR 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
N 55th Street
26
Continue on North 55th Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 55th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wabash Avenue
28
Turn right onto Blakely Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Blakely Avenue
29
Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Fruitridge Avenue
30
Enter roundabout onto Fruitridge Avenue
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fruitridge Avenue
31
Continue on Fruitridge Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruitridge Avenue
32
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Park Avenue
33
Turn right onto North Clinton Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Clinton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn straight onto US 41
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 41
35
Turn left onto SR 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 163
36
Turn right onto SR 163
328 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
37
Arrive at destination
SR 163
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.5 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jeffersonville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jeffersonville, IN
This is one driving day of about 165 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jeffersonville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Gospel Street for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.5 mi from Jeffersonville, IN · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton, IN
The final approach into Clinton, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clinton, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.80 one way
$51.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.32 | $56.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.44 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.10 | $10.56 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clinton, IN
Evening in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Jackson, IL
83 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Clinton, IN covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Gospel Street, US 150, West State Road 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.5 miles from Jeffersonville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 165 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jeffersonville, IN and Clinton, IN, road signs point toward Paoli and Spencer.
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